How to pronounce subverting
Say it like sub-VUR-ting. Subverting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- sub
- VUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subverting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subverting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sub-VUR-ting.
What does subverting mean?
- present participle and gerund of subvert How to pronounce subvert
Words that rhyme with subverting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subverting.
Questions about saying subverting
How do you pronounce subverting?
Say sub-VUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /səbˈvɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /səbˈvɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subverting?
Subverting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: sub · VUR · ting.
Is subverting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səbˈvɜːtɪŋ/ (sub-VUR-ting).